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- A&E
- Mar 10, 2016
- A&E
- Mar 10, 2016
Summary The reality show features seven innocent volunteers posing as prisoners at an Indiana jail known for corruption for 60 days in hopes of discovering the problems in the facility and learn first-hand about life as an inmate.
- A&E
- Mar 10, 2016
- A&E
- Mar 10, 2016
60 Days In
Season 1
9 Seasons
Season Premiere: Mar 10, 2016
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
7.8
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Summary The reality show features seven innocent volunteers posing as prisoners at an Indiana jail known for corruption for 60 days in hopes of discovering the problems in the facility and learn first-hand about life as an inmate.
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Maternal concerns aside, the show is eye-opening. Although it brings to life many prison cliches, this isn’t a Hollywood version of a prison; it’s an actual prison that’s completely over-crowded.
For reality TV’s survival subgenre, the inside of a jail is one of the last frontiers, the claustrophobic flip side of stranding people on a remote island or in the Alaskan wilderness. That A&E somehow managed to deliver that experience with 60 Days In--an undeniably compelling if highly questionable concept--is a dubious achievement, from the ethical concerns to the thought process that inspired the Indiana officials who gave the go-ahead to this idea.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 User Ratings
7.8
78% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 User Ratings
7.8
78% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
11% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
11% Negative
1 Rating
1 Rating
The show is interesting in that it does not truly reveal the sheriff's intentions. I believe that he does want to improve the jail, but it isn't clear as to what he generally feels about America's jails. It is sad that each U.S. inmate costs an average of 50k/yr (some estimates) yet there is no "correction." It is all based on Pavlovian ideas, which work best on animals and children. If you watch the show, try to think about the approach on these inmates--the jail model is based on "behavior modification" and has been challenged throughout history, resulting in several failed theoretical approaches which has led to this hodgepodge abomination. The episodes definitely show this. How does the sheriff feel about this system in general? Is he like the majority of officers--far right believers in punishment-based justice? Or is he interested in culturing inmate contrition? Or is he merely trying to find contraband and corruption? It is widely known that jails do not have enough funding to make any big changes, so is he trying to push for national reform?
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SEASON 1
Interesting show, start from the beginning so you know who everyone is and their story.. Gives a direct look at life behind bars both for prisoners and as well the guards.. I have to say I get caught up in this show even though it is reality , am waiting for the next episode
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SEASON 1
I was very shocked and a little sick to my stomach watching this show last night. I know prisons aren't a Florida resort, but I did not know there are prisons where they are all in population and also areas where there are no cameras. The fights were just sad to me, I know they are prisoners, and they did a crime and are paying the price for it, but omg. Everyone should have some protection, right?! I just thought it was sad and I'm glad I am an upstanding citizen, that type of mentality and life would be a hard pill for me to swallow. But then I guess I wouldn't know any different, lol.
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SEASON 1
And here it is folks, the absolute lowest possible common denominator of American society. In fact, a real inside look at how Americans actually are today. Mingle a jaywalking parking ticketer with a crackhead serial killer who wont allow you to use the "day room" WC, why not?! Remember, this is JAIL, not prison (which is far better, or worse, depending on how many **** tats you have, your racial, religious, financial and judicial connections, as well as how "true" your story is.. of course) .. so while we're "innocent until proven guilty" in the "land of the free", this is where you spend your time waiting for that to happen... days in the crazy **** drunk tank ward, weeks in segregation, months, possibly years, awaiting bureaucratic justice, meanwhile forced to eat tax funded pig slop and/or a bag of chips for $14.99 (all of which $ goes into private contracted citizens pockets, I might add) . So yeah, since all of these people are at a stage of judicial "innocence", why not throw in some tax funded "reality" investigative spy TV heh"?! What a "justice" system we the "brave" have for ourselves in the first world millennial year 2016. Boy oh boy have we come a long way! Progress, it aint.
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